Freestyle Technique
In the End, It All adds Up
by Mark Kutz >>> Photos by David Balch

Sometimes a swimmer can use two or three unusual styles or techniques to create something that works. Observers would say the freestyle technique of Virginia Masters swimmer Chris Stevenson is unconventional. But, adds Richmond-based coach Mark Kutz, Stevenson’s combination really, really works.

A Thousand Points of Data
System Allows Detailed Analysis of Biomechanics
by Elaine Howley

For eons, swimmers have been looking to perfect their technique. Video helps swimmers understand the concepts coaches are trying to teach, and makes it easier for coaches to demonstrate the impact of subtle changes. But what if there were a way to achieve the next level without as much wear and tear on delicate shoulder muscles?

Lactate Clearance Tests
Helping Masters Swimmers Customize Their Training
by Susan Dawson-Cook

During high-intensity activity, muscles function without oxygen, relying on available energy sources. Lactate, a carboxylic acid, is a by-product of this anaerobic exchange. The lactate clearance test gives clues on how to design a workout suited for your tolerance of high-intensity swimming.

From the Editor

SWIMMER Hears Your Feedback by Laura Hamel

Letters

Needlessly Reinforced Differences by Richard Keiser

Staying on Course by Stephen Sagarin

Measuring the Distance  by Eney Jones (Bumpy's daughter)

Both Sides of the Lane LIne

Is Swimming Becoming a Rich Man's Sport? by Nancy Brown

If You Want Them, Tech Suits are Available by Anders Rasmussen

Swimming Life

Across Time and Distance, Two Swimmers Finally Meet

Race for the Oceans

Training & Technique

Two-Minute Tune-up: Perfecting Your Streamline by Ozzie Quevedo

Out in the Open: Preparing for Open Water in the Pool by Steven Munatones

From the Center Lanes: Mike Ross

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Wetsuits

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USMS Welcomes Kyle Deery

Volunteer Profile: Lynn Hazlewood

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